Diane (Hafermann) Boyd, age 65, a long-time resident of Prior Lake, MN, passed away unexpectedly on August 30, 2020. A private celebration of Diane’s life will be held at 11AM on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Lakefront Park in Prior Lake. Friends are invited to live stream the service at the following link: Diane Boyd Funeral Service (Meeting ID:997 6689 8147 / Passcode: 055752). In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred and will be distributed to Diane’s favorite charities.
Diane was born in New Prague, MN, on August 24, 1955 to Gerald and Jeanette (Mueller) Hafermann and grew up in Prior Lake with her five siblings. When she was young, Diane loved visiting the family farm, cooking and baking with grandma, and spending weekends riding horses. She loved being outdoors and with all kinds of animals.
After graduating from Prior Lake High School with the class of 1973, Diane found her life-long passion in childcare. She absolutely adored taking care of and teaching children, and that led her to start her own daycare business out of her home in Remer, MN. After running that for around 15 years, Diane ended up back in the Prior Lake area and continued to pursue her passion in childcare. Her career culminated with her dream job as Assistant Director for New Horizons after spending her life dedicated to teaching and caring for hundreds of kids. She was extremely proud of this achievement; she was recognized many times for her dedication and earned several awards throughout her career.
While living in Prior Lake, Diane met the love of her life, Charlie Boyd. After emailing and calling back and forth before eventually meeting up in 2009, Diane and Charlie were united in marriage in Stillwater, MN, on May 20, 2016. Together, they loved traveling to all kinds of different places on weekends. They spent lots of time taking pictures, seeing new things, and just enjoying each other’s company. Family was extremely important to Diane throughout her life, even at a young age. She was a caretaker in her family, taking on a motherly role for her siblings. Later on, she became particularly close with her nieces and nephews, playing a significant role as an aunt for Parker, Kendall, and Tanner. Diane loved being a part of their lives through sporting events and other activities. After her marriage to Charlie, she also cherished being able to be a mother and grandma to his side of the family as well.
Scrapbooking and other creative projects were a passion of Diane’s. She would spend hours making cards or creating things that most people would not even consider. She would often challenge Charlie’s woodworking talents on a project, before putting her own spin on it with paint or other decorations. Her kids at the daycare benefitted from her creativity and ingenuity with these novelties, toys, or activities to aid their learning.
Diane was an exceptional woman, always loving, caring, and selfless to a fault.
She will be greatly missed by her husband, Charlie Boyd; children, John (Alicia) Boyd, Erin Boyd, and Chris Boyd; father, Gerald (Arlene) Hafermann; grandchildren, Kiernan and Lydia Boyd; siblings, Deb (Dave) Sagisser, Scott Hafermann, Kevin (Betsy) Hafermann, Tammy Hafermann, Jim (Suzanne) Zenk, Lori Zenk; and many other loving nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Diane is preceded in death by her mother, Jeanette; and sister, Nettie Plunkett.
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Joanhennen
I’m so sorry for the death of Diane she was a delite where ever she was love to all
Michelle Bayerle (formerly Boyd)
Charlie,
I’m sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Jacqueline Cates
I recall Diane being one of the most sweetest classmates I had. My condolences to her family and friends.
Jacqueline Cates
Diane was one of the sweetest souls I had as a classmate. My condolances to Charlie, and all her family and friends.
cg
Ms. Diane was a tremendous teacher! My boys learned so much from her while they were at New Horizon (yearsago), and still talk about her warmth to this day. She will be missed!
Vickie Thompson
Gerry I am so sad to hear of the loss of your daughter. I remember her at Tammy’s graduation and the cabin. She was a lot like you in some ways. I will keep you all in my prayers. God speed.
Danielle hunt
This breaks my heart. Diane was an amazing person with a heart that kept on giving. She always pushed me to be my my best. Diane you will be missed by so many.
Lorrie Lutz
I am so sorry to hear this. Rest in Peace Diane.
Gloria Mae Enger
I miss her very much. I loved her very much
Kami Thompson
Diane will be missed greatly. I always said that she had a way of making her classroom feel like hanging out with your fun auntie. Her way of joking with and teasing the kids in a fun way always made them feel like they were hanging out with family. She loved them and taught them so many wonderful things by pushing their capabilities and using her amazing creativity along with her husband Charlie’s talents (and I’m sure with a little persuasion on Diane’s part) to make the coolest ideas come to life within her classroom. She was a mentor to many in our center, and her smirkey smile and laugh will be missed. She was an amazing woman and we were so lucky to have her as a teacher at our center. She made a difference in many children and families lives. I am so sorry Kevin, Charlie, Kendall, Tanner, Parker, JoAnn, Lauren, and the rest of your family.
Laurie Davis-Friedges
Dear Haferman Family – I am thinking of you all and hoping many happy memories of Diane help you through this difficult time. I am glad to have spent a good deal of time with all of you.
With much love,
Laurie Davis-Friedges
Mary Klingberg
I am truly sorry for your loss, she was a very special person in all of our lives, R I P sweetie, love you all
Steve and Pat Schmidt
Dear Hafermann Family, Our deepest sympathies, we are so sorry for your loss. Diane was a sweet, caring, loving person, she will be missed. May your many wonderful memories bring you much comfort and peace. Thoughts and prayers and love to all.
Steve and Patti Schmidt
Tony Schmidt
Chris and Caari Dueffert